What time does the Bathurst 12 Hour start? Full Sunday Schedule

What time does the Bathurst 12 Hour actually start? Full Sunday Schedule at Mount Panorama






The famous Mount Panorama will host this weekend’s 2026 Bathurst 12 Hour, Australia’s premier endurance race, with 115 drivers from 22 nationalities participating in the annual event.

There are nine former winners among the entry list, with Supercars champions Chaz Mostert and Broc Feeney also participating.


Australia’s International Enduro, the Bathurst 12 Hour, returns for 2026 with a 35-car entry – the largest since the 2020 event. 115 drivers from 22 nationalities will take the field, with 12 brands represented across Pro, Pro-Am, Silver, Bronze, GT4 and Invitational classes. 





What time is the Bathurst 12 Hour? Start time for 2026 race


The Bathurst 12 Hour will commence on Sunday, 15 February at 5.45am AEDT, with racing to conclude at 6pm.


2026 Meguiar's Bathurst 12 Hour Race Day Start-times Today, Full Sunday Schedule




Sunday, February 15 – Race Day

Time Session

04:50–05:05 Circuit Closure Commences

05:15 Pit Exit Open

05:20 Pit Exit Close

05:45–17:45 Bathurst 12 Hour Race (12 Hours)

17:55–18:10 Podium Ceremony & Circuit Reopening


How to watch the Meguiar's Bathurst 12 Hour Live, TV channel, streaming


  • Australia: Kayo Sports and Fox Sports 506

  • New Zealand: Sky Sport NZ

  • Global: SRO GT World YouTube Channel & Bathurst 12 Hour YouTube Channel

  • Friday, Saturday morning practice sessions, support races: Bathurst 12 Hour YouTube Channel (all regions)

The Bathurst 12 Hour will be shown live and ad-break free on Foxtel (Channel 506) and streaming platform Kayo Sports.

For the first time, the Bathurst 12 Hour will also be available in 4K.

Live coverage will commence on Saturday for qualifying at 1pm AEDT before Sunday’s coverage starts at 5.30am.



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